Iran has declared ownership of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it will forever remain in the possession and management of Tehran. Chairman of the

The U.S. and Iran opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack. The renewal of hostilities further imperils the two countries’ ceasefire agreement, which had already been badly damaged by repeated accusations that its terms are being breached. President Donald Trump, in a call with an ABC News reporter later Thursday, insisted that the ceasefire remains in effect, saying the strikes are “just a love tap.” He reiterated that Iran will face further attacks if they do not agree to a nuclear deal. The flare-up in the strait, a top global oil-shipping route and a central chokepoint in the ongoing war, came as Iran was reportedly reviewing a U.S. proposal that would end the war and tee up further nuclear talks. U.S. Central Command, in a statement, said its forces “intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes” as three U.S. Navy destroyers transited the strait late Thursday. “Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small…